Larnach Castle Tours and Tickets

Q: What are the admission fees for Larnach Castle?

The admission fees for the castle, gardens, and grounds at Larnach Castle are NZ$45 for adults, NZ$15 for kids aged 5–14, and free for kids aged four and below. To access the gardens and grounds only, the tickets are NZ$22 for adults and NZ$7 for kids aged 5–14.

Q: Are guided tours available at Larnach Castle?

Yes, guided tours are available at Larnach Castle, but they are not the most common way to visit. Private one-hour tours cost $220, plus the cost of regular admission (NZ$45 for adults, NZ$15 for kids aged 5–14, and free for kids aged 4 and below) per group. Tours must be booked in advance.

Q: Can you stay overnight at Larnach Castle?

No, you cannot stay overnight in Larnach Castle itself, but three accommodation types are available within the grounds. The luxurious Camp Estate has five rooms and can be booked as a whole unit; the 4-star Larnach Lodge has 12 individual rooms, and the lower-budget The Stables has six rooms and shared bathrooms.

Q: What dining options are available at Larnach Castle?

Day visitors to Larnach Castle can buy lunch, snacks, and refreshments at The Ballroom Cafe, open daily, and you don’t need a reservation. Victorian High Tea is served daily in the Ballroom at four sittings, and reservations are required. Dinner is available to guests staying on the grounds and outside visitors. A 4-course “trust the chef” menu is served, and reservations are required.

Q: How can you get to Larnach Castle from the Dunedin city center?

Larnach Castle is about 8 miles (13 kilometers) from the Octagon in Dunedin’s city center or a 20-minute drive along the Otago Peninsula. Unless you’re on a guided tour from Dunedin, you’ll need your own vehicle to get there, as the local bus service doesn’t travel up the hill to the castle. Alternatively, you could catch a taxi from the city.

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Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Guarantee your entry to New Zealand’s only castle with admission to Larnach Castle and Gardens, where you find beautiful antiques, dramatic architecture, and gorgeous views across the Otago Peninsula. Learn the story of the castle’s founding family and pause to explore a collection of native New Zealand plants. Pre-booking your tickets ensures a smooth visit, with the flexibility to explore at your own pace.

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Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

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Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

Be surprised by the rugged natural landscape that’s part of the Dunedin city boundaries on this tour of the Otago Peninsula. Start with a guided tour of New Zealand’s only castle, Larnach Castle, and learn all about Dunedin’s early settler history from your guide. Continue further along the peninsula, hopping aboard a wildlife cruise of the Otago Harbour. Spot fur seals, albatross, and maybe even dolphins and penguins while admiring the views.

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Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

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Dunedin Nature and City Tour with Larnach Castle included

Explore the captivating sights of Dunedin on this comprehensive full-day tour, departing from Port Chalmers. Visit iconic locations like the Octagon, Baldwin Street (the world's steepest street) and enjoy a guided walk through the stunning botanical gardens featuring aviaries with exotic and native birds. The full-day tour includes scenic views from Signal Hill and a stop at St Clair Esplanade. Knowledgeable drivers provide insightful commentary, ensuring you gain a deeper understanding of the region's rich history and culture. Perfect for cruise ship passengers, with flexible pick-up times and options for lunch breaks. - Includes entry to Larnach Castle for self guided tour. - Scenic stops include Baldwin Street and Signal Hill lookout. - Experience a guided walk through botanical gardens. - Knowledgeable local driver/guide.

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Dunedin Nature and City Tour with Larnach Castle included

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City Highlights, Larnach Castle Gardens Tour

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City Highlights, Larnach Castle Gardens Tour

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Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)

Explore Dunedin’s top attractions on this full-day guided tour, starting with photo stops at Dunedin Railways, the University of Otago, and Signal Hill for panoramic views. Walk or snap photos at Baldwin Street, the world’s steepest street, and enjoy free time for lunch and shopping at The Octagon. Conclude with a guided tour of the historic Larnach Castle and its award-winning gardens, with time to explore on your own or relax at the Ballroom Cafe.

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Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)

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Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

This is a tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers and only runs on cruise ship days The tour stops at all locations mentioned with a chance to get off and have a walk around. Comfortable vehicles with Aircon and a commentary is provided. A full refund is offered if at the conclusion of the tour the customer is dissatisfied with any part of the experience that is an error or omission within the operator's control so long as the issue is raised first with the operator before any other party. (Subject to tripadvisor complying with operator request) Operator reserves the right, without liability, to alter or amend the tour time and destinations to fit in with the time window available for the ship's visit.

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Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

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Castle, Coast & City Tour - 8 pax max - Castle Entrance Included

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Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour

Enjoy a fully guided tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula on this guided shore excursion. See key Dunedin landmarks in the city, such as the prestigious University of Otago, seriously steep Baldwin Street, and the neo-gothic Dunedin Railway Station. Then head to the hills of the Otago Peninsula to explore Larnach Castle on a guided tour, with a table reserved in the Ballroom Cafe for lunch (own expense).

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Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour

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Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion

We are a well known tour guiding company in Dunedin. We offer a small group tour of the highest quality, branded vehicles and great fun guides and drivers. We will always have you back to your cruise ship in plenty of time and guarantee this fact. We love a relaxed journey where we start as strangers and end as friends and we cannot wait to show you our city. Whether your with Bex or one of the crew one thing is for sure your tour will be a blast! PLEASE note our vehicles range from 9 - 22 seaters so groups will be no larger than that

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Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion

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Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

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Dunedin Guided Penguin & Wildlife Tour and Peninsula Castle

Small Group • Max 10 Guests • 6 Hours • Cruise-Friendly Discover Dunedin’s wildlife on a guided small-group experience. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and visit a pristine private coastal reserve for a guided penguin and wildlife tour, with chances to see yellow-eyed penguins, sea lions, and native birdlife. Enjoy scenic Otago Peninsula views and selected Dunedin highlights along the way. Highlights • Dunedin city highlights with photo stops • Visit Larnach Castle Gardens with panoramic views and time to relax at the café (castle entry not included) • Explore beautiful beaches and coastal scenery • Guided penguin and wildlife experience in a protected coastal reserve, with opportunities to observe Little Blue Penguins, rare Yellow-Eyed Penguins, sea lions, and native birdlife • Royal Albatross Centre area for sea cliff views and possible albatross sightings (entry not included) Flexible ending with return to Port Chalmers or drop-off in the city.

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Dunedin Guided Penguin & Wildlife Tour and Peninsula Castle

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Otago Peninsula's Hidden Gems: A Self Guided Driving Tour

The Otago Peninsula stretches like a finger from the city of Dunedin into the Pacific Ocean, creating a unique landscape where harbor meets high cliffs, rolling farmland and rugged coastlines. On this self-guided driving tour, you'll experience the peninsula's diverse ecosystems, discover hidden beaches, encounter remarkable wildlife, and explore historical sites that tell the story of early Māori and European settlement in New Zealand's southeast corner. You'll start at the Portobello Road Information Stop, before driving along the winding harbor road. You'll have opportunities to visit the award-winning Glenfalloch Gardens, explore the beaches at Macandrew Bay and Broad Bay, and stop at the historic Fletcher House. The journey continues over the peninsula to the wild Pacific side where secluded beaches, volcanic formations like The Pyramids, and abundant marine wildlife await your discovery.

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Otago Peninsula's Hidden Gems: A Self Guided Driving Tour

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Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle

Join a small group for a full-day tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. During the city tour, see landmarks such as the University of Otago and Scottish heritage sites. Next, explore the Otago Peninsula, including Otago Harbour, Larnach Castle (where there will be time for lunch), and the penguin colony and albatross sanctuary at Taiaroa Head. Your tour includes pickup and drop-off in central Dunedin or the port.

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Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle

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Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery

Spend a day experiencing the best of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula without having to rent a car on a private guided tour. Enjoy a flexible itinerary with stops at Baldwin Street, Signal Hill, Otago University, Dunedin Railway Station, and the Royal Albatross Centre on the windswept Otago Peninsula. Hotel or port pickup transfers from Dunedin or Port Chalmers are included for your convenience.

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Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery

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Otago Peninsula Tour and Larnach Castle City Sights (min 4 )

We love showing you our city and will always give you a trip to remember - we cannot wait to show you our city. We are very well known, always have immaculate vehicles and very fun knowledgeable guides. The castle is NZ only castle and holds a lot of history as well as a garden of International significance its well worth the visit! We also stop at the Worlds Steepest Street, Signal Hill Lookout for a view over the city as well as taking a stroll in the oldest gardens in NZ - the Botanic Gardens before stopping at the Dunedin Railway Station - NZs most photographed station! You will love the Otago Peninsula - one of the most stunning places you can visit in our city We will have time of stopping and photo taking before entering the castle for a guided tour.

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Otago Peninsula Tour and Larnach Castle City Sights (min 4 )

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Dunedin Shore Excursion City Sightseeing & Tour of Larnach Castle

Staring dickside, discover Dunedin’s roots when your ship is in port on a shore excursion that takes in the city's central sights and historic Larnach Castle. In the am you will visit Larnach Castle, where admission and a guided tour of the castle has been arranged for your enjoyment. Returning to the central city you will have some free time to explore, get some lunch and maybe doing some shopping. In the pm see Dunedin’s highlights -- including Otago University, botanical gardens, Baldwin Street, the steepest street in the world and many historic buildings on a two-hour sightseeing tour prior to being returned to your cruise ship.

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Dunedin Shore Excursion City Sightseeing & Tour of Larnach Castle

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Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

On this full-day small-group shore excursion, tour Larnach Castle and look out for local birds and wildlife on a cruise. After a pickup from your cruise ship in Port Chalmers, admire the views on the drive around to the Otago Peninsula. Warm jackets and binoculars are available for your use while spotting royal albatross and New Zealand fur seals on the cruise. Learn more from your guide’s live commentary.

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Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

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Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

Experience the best of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula without trailing around after a large group when you take an easy small-group shore excursion from Port Chalmers. See city highlights—such as the University of Otago, the Dunedin Railway Station, and Olveston House on a guided tour featuring all original furnishings—as well as Larnach Castle gardens on the peninsula. Note that entrance to the castle interior is not included.

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Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

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Totally Local Wildscene Private Shore Excursion With 8 travelers

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Dunedin Shore Excursion - Sightseeing, Larnach Castle, Chinese Garden & Museum

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Dunedin Shore Excursion - Sightseeing, Larnach Castle, Chinese Garden & Museum

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Private Dunedin & Otago Peninsula Tours Up to 4 people

We are local Dunedin Tour operators with 10 years of business experience focus on the customized Private Tours around Dunedin area and beyond. We offer and provide you the most flexible and personalized Dunedin and Otago Peninsula wild life Tours. We have been providing personalised private tours since 2015, backed by years of experience and now proudly partnering with Viator to serve global travellers recently. We know Dunedin like the back of our hands and we will allow you to enjoy every hidden spots in Dunedin and freedom to move at your own pace. We are friendly ,knowledgeable, reliable and happy to meet new customers from around the world.

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Private Dunedin & Otago Peninsula Tours Up to 4 people

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Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula on this small-group tour, featuring highlights including Larnach Castle’s gardens, the Dunedin Railway Station, and the University of Otago. Visit The OPERA to learn about yellow-eyed penguins conservation efforts and enjoy a guided nature walk to spot local wildlife. With engaging commentary and personalized attention, this tour offers a comprehensive and memorable experience of the region.

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Mainland Peninsula Tour

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7-Day South Island Coastal Splendor Tour from Christchurch

Experience South Island of New Zealand on this seven day independent coach tour. Travelling by coach and train through the specular South Island of New Zealand. Your journey commences in Christchurch travelling on day one to Greymouth on the world famous TranzAlpine Train and then by road to Franz Josef. Then by road up the rugged West Coast, via Haast Pass and Wanaka to Queenstown. You will have three nights in Queenstown and during your stay there you will visit Milford Sound and enjoy a nature cruise on the sound. You will also have a full free day to explore the township on your own or partake in one of the many activities that are on offer. From Queenstown you will travel by road to Dunedin where you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city plus a day tour out onto the Otago Peninsula for a visit to Larnach Castle and for a wildlife cruise on the harbour during your two night stay. On your final day you will return to Christchurch by road where your 7 day tour will conclude.

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7-Day South Island Coastal Splendor Tour from Christchurch

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6-Day South Island Southern Heritage Tour from Christchurch

Experience a 6-day semi-independent tour by coach around the scenic South Island, traveling round-trip from Christchurch. Stop at Mount Cook, take a Milford Sound cruise and spend a free day in Queenstown, then journey to Dunedin. Enjoy a guided tour of the of Dunedin City and of the Otago Peninsula with a guided tour of Larnach Castle and a wildlife Cruise on Dunedin Harbour before returning to Christchurch. Transportation, sightseeing tours and hotel accommodation are all included.

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6-Day South Island Southern Heritage Tour from Christchurch

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Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

Stephen_P, Mar 2026

Dunedin - Larnach Castle and Otago Bay cruise

Visited Larnach castle and toured Otago Bay on a wildlife trip. Castle and history of building plus restoration tour was wonderful. Ross our tour guide was tremendous- so knowledgeable. Otago cruise was exceptional and the albatross’s put on show!!

Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

David_L, Mar 2026

Otago’s Best Tour.

The Larnach Castle Tour is a MUST for anyone visiting Otago. Our tour Driver/Guide was so helpful and knowledgeable we came back knowing a lot about the region the castle and a lot more. We added on the Wildlife Cruise and were able to see up close lots of the wildlife who call this area home and the boat ride was enjoyable to. We would have been annoyed had we missed this. Thank Monarch Tours.

Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Diane_S, Feb 2026

The parts of tour we could do was good

The Larnach castle tour was great. Unfortunately the wind was very strong so we couldn't do the wildlife cruise. We did go up to the Albatross Center and because of the wind we were able to see albatross flying around. I got a picture of 2 of them. This tour was much less expensive than the cruise ship tour.

Castle, Coast & City Tour - 8 pax max - Castle Entrance Included

Lorry_B, Jan 2026

Castle tour

We had a great tour guide that drove us safety to the castle and explained the history of the site. He was very knowledgeable and pleasant to listen to

Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle

Alfred_C, Mar 2026

See it all: Sea lions, sheep, city and sweeping views

Lucy was very good at showing us all the wonderful sights in Dunedin. She was patient and gave us lots of time to enjoy watching the sea lions and wildlife and taking pictures. We like being loaded with lots of information and local knowledge of the places we visit and wish that Lucy could have given us more information. The views were stunning and we highly recommend this tour if you want to see it all: the city, wildlife and scenic views.

Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle

Marilyn_G, Feb 2026

Larnach Castle and Otago Peninsula

It was a long but very enjoyable Lucy, our guide, gave a running commentary about the sights in Dunedin. We stopped at multiple sites to take pictures. I felt we received a through tour of Dunedin, Larnach Castle and the Otago Peninsula. It was very windy and cool so make sure you wear appropriate clothes. We saw quite a bit of wildlife sea lion, sea elephant, many different species of birds. The castle and grounds were beautiful it was a thoroughly enjoyable day.

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Know before you go

The 19th century Larnach Castle in Dunedin, New Zealand.

High tea is served daily in the Ballroom Cafe; bookings should be made in advance.
The castle gardens have been rated by the New Zealand Gardens Trust as a Garden of International Significance, so don’t fail to check them out.
The castle itself is a private residence, but visitors can stay at accommodations on the grounds, from 4-star Larnach Lodge to more budget options at the Stable Stay.

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